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2019/20 NSW State Freestyle Titles – 26&27 Oct 2019


Calling all the freestylers!

The NSW Freestyle Kiteboarding Competition is your opportunity to cut loose, show off your best tricks and skills, and win prizes!
This event is being judged from shore by judges on technical ability, difficulty, and who demonstrates they are the best freestyler on the water.
If you can do basic spins/rolls, kite loops, board-offs, handle passes, grabs, transitions and other free style tricks on a board, come and show Huskisson your stuff!

Location: Huskisson, Jervis Bay

Category: Mens Open, Womens Open, Junior, Masters

Saturday 1.00pm*
Sunday 3.00pm*

More info here

Register here

Full event briefing and rules available to download here

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2019/20 Season Launch Kiteboarding Expo

The 2019-2020 season is approaching fast. After the success of our 1st Season Launch Kiteboarding Expo series in 2018, Kiteboarding Australia with our State Assocations & kiteboarding industry are excited to be once again kicking off season with the series visiting each state this September & October.

We will be partnering with the kiteboarding industry to bring all the latest gear, tips & tricks to a beach near you.

There is no cost, everyone is welcome and everyone will have the chance to participate in a range of amazing giveaways and activities thanks to our partner brands, retailers & kiteboarding schools.

New kiteboarders are encouraged to visit the expo’s, this is a great opportunity to have a go of flying a trainer kite for the first time and meet the right people to get you involved in our great sport.

The BBQ will be fired up so come down to your local beach to join the community for the official season launch.

Don’t forget to go in the draw to win one of our amazing giveaways – register to win here – https://www.kiteboardingaus.com.au/events/38765/

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Kiteboarding NSW Snow Kite Weekends – Sep & Oct 2019

Snow Kite weekends away!

More info on the event facebook page

Guided back country tours and fun times
Jennie Milton from Snowkite base camp and Ben from Unhooked Watersports will be on hand.
Sep 14-15
Sep 28-29
Maximum of 15 persons per trip

See the fb page for all the deets!

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Winter Series Twin Tip Racing – June through August 2019

Winter Series Twin Tip Racing – Who will lift the cup after 5 gripping races?*

Located on Lake Illawarra NSW at Primbee

  • 8/6/19 series opener and point score
  • 29/6/19 point score
  • 20/7/19 point score
  • 10/8/19 point score
  • 31/8/19 Series close point score

Followed by presentation and drinks at Lake Illawarra Yacht Club.
Sponsored by Ocean Rodeo, Fluid Kiteboards and Unhooked Watersports Wollongong

*whether there will be a cup to lift or not still to be advised 😉

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2018/19 NSW State Freestyle Titles – 9&10 Feb 2019

Brighton-Le-Sands, New South Wales, Australia

Freestyle State Title is back ! (9th & 10th of Feb)

Registrations are open!

Entry is $50 with a Kiteboarding Australia/ Kiteboarding New South Wales membership. If you don’t have a Kiteboarding Australia membership that’s okay, you can pay an extra $60 event entry for the weekend.

The event has multiple categories to suit different riders and abilities:

  • Amateurs
  • Juniors
  • Open Women
  • Open Men
  • Masters
  • Legends

Sponsored By Ocean Rodeo, Duotone, Unhooked Watersports, Kitepower and SunZapper.

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2018/19 NSW State Wave Titles – 11 Jan 2019

Port Kembla Beach – Bottom Car Park – 1 pm start

NSW wave title is set to go ahead at the stunning Port Kembla beach!
Park in bottom carpark and make your way south down 100m to the comp zone.

1pm start 5pm judging. Open timed heats.

Competitors and spectators will have a judging form. This is a predominantly strapless wave riding event. Competitors will be disadvantaged by using straps. All levels of riding is invited. Friendly atmosphere.

Large prize vouchers
Men’s, women’s and master’s 1st $100 2nd $75
Juniors boys and girls 1st $75 2nd $50

Register here prior to the event or on the day.
Registration fee: $20

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Sand & Sea festival – Jervis Bay 26-28 Oct

We’re excited to join the first annual Sand & Sea festival in beautiful Jervis Bay, celebrating the start of the summer season for all water and wind lovers! Join the kiteboarding crew for a scenic downwinder, action-packed slalom and crowd-wooing big air challenge! Our friends from the shops across the state will tag along to bring you the latest gear to demo and trainer kites for everyone to have a go.

RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/259235671339387/ and more details on www.sandandsea.com.au

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Hydrofoil Pro Tour hits Sydney Nov 8 -12 + Australian Racing Nationals

Running alongside the Australian Racing Nationals we are excited to welcome the HydroFoil Pro Tour for their last stop of the season. The top foil racers from Australia and the world will battle for the respective titles in Sydney’s Botany Bay from Wednesday to Sunday.

See http://hydrofoilprotour.com/events/australia-sydney/ and https://www.kiteboardingaus.com.au/events/12425/ for more details.

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Season Opener Weekend

 
When: 7- 9 October.
 
Who: The whole kitesurfing community!
Everyone who kitesurfs or likes to hang out on the beach with nice people. (from beginner to advanced)
 
Where: Hawks Nest, NSW (about 3h north of Sydney)
Camp or rent a cabin at Jimmy Beach or rent a house in town – up to everyone’s preference.
Link to Jimmy’s beach: https://www.northcoastholidayparks.com.au/park/info/jimmys-beach
For the camping just mention that you are with the Kiteboarding crew so we will all be close together.
It would be good to book it straight away, this might become a real big event and the spots on the camping are limited. it’s only $35 for an unpowered site (incl. 2 ppl) of $40 per night for a powered site. (incl 2 ppl) max 4 people per site. Please check their site for availability and prices for the cabins.
 
To make it even BETTER:
We have invited some kitegear suppliers to bring over test gear. Kitepower will come over with a van full of trial gear. Also ProKite confirmed that Naish will be there with gear to trial. probably more suppliers will join.
 
To make it even BETTER BETTER
There will be two kitesurf instructors available, the costs of that will be subsidised by Kiteboarding NSW but we’ll require a commitment fee. This will help you to get back on the water safely or make a start with the trick you’ve got in mind for this season.
More details will follow.
 
To make it even more BETTER BETTER BETTER;
We also need to look after ourself, Kiteboarding NSW Will accommodate a BBQ on Saturday evening on the camping for everyone who is there :). We can all enjoy the food together with drinks next to the camp fire on the camping.
 
Everyone is welcome.
So lock it in!
Happy days!

 

More details and latest updates on https://www.facebook.com/events/139259916524190/

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2016 Annual General Meeting

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RSVP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1776731979230725/

It’s been a busy year with many successful kiteboarding events around the state, and the 2016 Committee would llike to thank everyone for their support!

All current members are formally invited to the 2016 AGM to discuss the actions of the association, ask any questions and help shape the future of kiteboarding in New South Wales. If you’d like to get involved to help promote education & safety and organise exciting events please get in touch with Antoine Sabourin or via email at committee@kiteboardingnsw.org.au
President, Secretary and Treasurer positions will be subject to a vote if there is more than one person applying for the role.

After we’re done with the formal process we’ll share some food and drinks and talk all things kitesurf, and there’ll be prizes to take away at our classic raffle!

Stay tuned for update on the location, looking forward to catching up with everyone

The Kiteboarding NSW committee